Blues Rally to Defeat Penguins 7-5 in Regular Season Finale
Penguins/Blues Recap: Pens fall 7-5 to end regular season
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The St. Louis Blues staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-5 in their regular season finale on April 14, 2026. After trailing 3-0 and 4-1, the Blues tied the game and ultimately secured the win with an empty-net goal. This game highlighted the Penguins' struggles with defensive coverage as they prepare for the playoffs.
- 01St. Louis Blues overcame a three-goal deficit to win 7-5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- 02Anthony Mantha scored his 33rd goal of the season, contributing to the Penguins' early lead.
- 03Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice for the Blues, bringing his season total to 21 goals.
- 04The Penguins fielded a lineup missing key players like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
- 05The game featured NHL debuts for Jake Livanavage and Rafael Harvey-Pinard.
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In an exciting regular season finale on April 14, 2026, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-5 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Penguins initially took a commanding lead with goals from Rutger McGroarty, Avery Hayes, and Anthony Mantha, leading 3-0 by the end of the first period. However, the Blues responded with a strong performance, erasing two separate three-goal deficits. Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice, bringing his season total to 21 goals. The Penguins, missing several key players, struggled defensively, allowing the Blues to tie the game at 4-4 in the second period. The Blues took the lead for the first time in the third period and sealed their victory with an empty-net goal from Dylan Holloway. This game marked the end of the Penguins' regular season, with 40 different players appearing in games for them throughout the season, the most in the NHL.
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The Penguins' loss highlights their defensive vulnerabilities as they head into the playoffs, raising concerns among fans about their chances in the postseason.
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